The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts
1 week, 3 days ago

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix’s escape from football over the bye week naturally involved more football. “It’s a group that I think understands that,” said Broncos coach Sean Payton, whose team has a chance to clinch a winning season for the first time since 2016. “Obviously, cameras, great team, playing great football right now and the bonus is it’s a great opportunity.” Franklin and the Colts defense will be looking to corral Nix, who leads all rookies in completions, yards passing, offensive touchdowns and passing touchdowns. Like I said, playing football in December is huge for us and getting those guys back when you have such a late bye helps.” Elevated Franklin has had a league-high 480 tackles over the past three seasons, but this week the team captain is playing a different role off the field — adviser. “It’s something that I took a huge account in for sure.” Tough assignment The Broncos have their hands full trying to stop Richardson’s designed runs and tailback Jonathan Taylor, who has rushed for 804 yards this season.

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Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat
3 days, 8 hours ago

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in on a win that would punch their team’s tickets back to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. But we’ve just got to learn from it and come back next week stronger and focus on getting our 10th win.” The …

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark
1 week, 3 days ago

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Associated Press  

Indianapolis at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9 in overtime at Denver. Sure, Richardson’s ability to run could negate some of the pressure applied by the Broncos, But on Wednesday, Colts coach Shane …

Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought

Associated Press  

DENVER — This figured to be a season filled with plenty of growing pains for the Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix. “A good week of rest, good week of just kind of a reset,” explained Nix, whose TD passes, yards passing and wins are the most in Broncos history for a rookie QB. “But we’re also going to …

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

Broncos head into bye on three-game winning streak and chasing first playoff spot since 2015 season
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Broncos head into bye on three-game winning streak and chasing first playoff spot since 2015 season

Associated Press  

DENVER — On a night when rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw one touchdown pass, his defense caught two. “We’re a confident bunch right now,” said Nix, whose team has won three in a row. We’re playing with a little bit of confidence and a chip on our shoulder.” The Broncos have graduated to a place where they can overcome sticky …

Denver Broncos 2024 schedule: Sean Payton faces off against Saints, Russell Wilson
7 months, 1 week ago

Denver Broncos 2024 schedule: Sean Payton faces off against Saints, Russell Wilson

New York Times  

Who were the biggest winners and losers of the NFL schedule release? The micro: When the Broncos opened their season at the Seahawks two years ago, with Russell Wilson making his return to Seattle in his debut as Denver’s quarterback, the Broncos went 0-for-4 in the red zone in a 17-16 loss, turning the ball over twice in those settings. …

Broncos’ playoff drought now at 8 years, but they have a shot at first winning season since ’16
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos’ playoff drought now at 8 years, but they have a shot at first winning season since ’16

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Although the Broncos didn’t end their playoff drought in Sean Payton’s first season in Denver, they do have a chance at snapping two other unseemly skids Sunday in Las Vegas. “I think what would be important for us is to get to our ninth win.” A ninth victory would give the Broncos their first winning season since …

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bill Belichick seemed content to take the game into overtime, but Sean Payton wanted another crack in regulation, so he called a pair of timeouts that ultimately helped the New England Patriots all but torpedo the Denver Broncos’ playoff plans with a 26-23 stunner at frigid Empower Field on Christmas Eve. “Our margin of error isn’t what we …

Broncos’ playoff hopes crash in stunning loss to Patriots. Now, major questions loom
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Broncos’ playoff hopes crash in stunning loss to Patriots. Now, major questions loom

New York Times  

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo DENVER — The Christmas comeback was almost complete. After Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos stormed back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the score against the New England Patriots on Sunday night, all they needed were a few more big plays to move into range for a game-winning field goal. …

Broncos know they must finish on 3-game win streak. Here are 3 ways they can
1 year ago

Broncos know they must finish on 3-game win streak. Here are 3 ways they can

New York Times  

The Denver Broncos know the math. We’re going to go from there.” GO DEEPER Sean Payton's flare-up at Russell Wilson puts coach-QB relationship back in spotlight The Broncos finish the season with three opponents sporting sub-.500 records. “I think in this next three-game stretch, we’re going to have to run it better than we have.” The Broncos across the past …

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more

New York Times  

In Orchard Park, N.Y., the Bills put the rest of the AFC on notice. Here’s all that stood out from Week 15, and an updated look at the playoff picture in the AFC and NFC: Ravens stay in front in AFC Somehow, it seems, the Ravens have flown under the radar this season, overshadowed in their own conference by Miami’s …

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more

New York Times  

A year ago at this time, the Denver Broncos were mired in a five-game losing streak. Whether the Broncos and Colts remain contenders in a crowded AFC playoff race will reveal itself over the coming weeks, but their surprising revivals this season — coupled with that of the Houston Texans, who despite a loss Sunday are 6-5 and in the …

Slumping Bills seek a spark as they prepare to host the rested Broncos
1 year, 1 month ago

Slumping Bills seek a spark as they prepare to host the rested Broncos

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The rut the Bills find themselves in has grown so deep, running back Latavius Murray called an offensive players-only meeting to remind his teammates just how much talent is on Buffalo’s roster. “I think we’re a lot further down the road, and because of that, you get that much more invested and recognize the next opportunity …

Ending a long skid against Chiefs has Broncos eyeing even bigger drought busters this season
1 year, 1 month ago

Ending a long skid against Chiefs has Broncos eyeing even bigger drought busters this season

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It seemed unfathomable not that long ago for the Denver Broncos to pin their hopes of ending a six-year run of losing records on a defense that surrendered 10 touchdowns in their historic meltdown in Miami. The Broncos skedaddled into their bye week at 3-5 after emphatically ending their 16-game skid against the Kansas City Chiefs with …

The Broncos are more functional under Sean Payton — but familiar issues remain
1 year, 3 months ago

The Broncos are more functional under Sean Payton — but familiar issues remain

New York Times  

DENVER — You could almost see the entire scenario being painted inside Sean Payton’s head. With the clock reading two minutes and 53 seconds left in the second quarter of Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos’ new head coach took his second timeout of the first half. We have to break this cycle where …

Denver Broncos schedule 2023: Plenty more prime-time showings for Russell Wilson
1 year, 7 months ago

Denver Broncos schedule 2023: Plenty more prime-time showings for Russell Wilson

New York Times  

In the eyes of television executives, the Denver Broncos immediately won the trade that shook the NFL in March 2022. Must-watch game: Chiefs, Week 6 Payton has inherited a Broncos team that hasn’t beaten the Chiefs since 2015, a string of 13 straight losses. This will be the third straight season the Broncos and Jets have met, but this matchup …

Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game
2 years, 2 months ago

Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game

Associated Press  

DENVER — Matt Ryan kept the faith through all the sacks, interceptions, fumbles and three-and-outs that made for a streaming snooze-fest Thursday night. “It was just kind of a slog of a game,” the Indianapolis quarterback said after Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson’s pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the …

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